Your landlord generally has 30 days in Ohio to return your security deposit or provide an itemized written statement of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide an itemized written statement of deductions within 30 days after the tenant vacates.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
The Complete Case Bundle includes your notices, USPS Certified Mail history, case summary, evidence checklist, attorney handoff sheet, and official state resources — all in one downloadable ZIP.
If the 30-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized statement of deductions, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16, a tenant may recover the amount wrongfully withheld plus an equal amount in damages and reasonable attorney fees; Ohio small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $6,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult an Ohio attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.